1. The Industrial Revolution

4. Population of Britain in 1750
6 million
Population of Britain in 1851
21 million
Population of London in 1750
500,000
Population of London in 1851
3 million
Families in agriculture in 1750
65% of population
Families in agriculture in 1851
25% of population

5. Advantages of the Industrial Revolution
Goods were able to be produced much more cheaply.
Greater job opportunities
Increase in wealth and in general the quality of life
Technology- new inventions make life easier and more efficient
Improved farming methods

6. What were the COSTS of the Industrial Revolution?
Terrible living conditions for the Industrial working class
Tenements- dirty & crowded
Spread of diseases
Harsh working conditions in factories and mines
Hours were long (12-16 hours, 6-7 days per week)
Rare breaks
Injuries caused by machines with no safety devices
If sick or injured on the job- you lose your job
Unhealthy workplace
Mines- darkness, dust, explosions, back-breaking work
Worker protests (sometimes violent)
Child Labor
Children started working at age 7 or 8 (some even as young as 5)
Children needed to work to help family

7. What are the effects of the Industrial Revolution?
Urbanization- rise of large cities & exchange of new ideas
Increase in human population- Why? More food, better hygiene, improved medical care = people are healthier
New social class- industrial middle class

10. Cripples in the Yard of the Children's Home in London

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12. Your Opinion
Was the Industrial Revolution a blessing or a curse? Explain.